Healthy lifestyle programs for female school students.
Healthy lifestyle programs for female school students
We provide women’s health education programs to female school students about menstrual health, pelvic health and body positivity
Why is menstrual health education so important?
92% of female students experience pain
25% of absenteeism is due to menstrual related symptoms
50% of students have missed classes due to period pain
77% of students report difficulty with concentration during their period
Imagine how much more time your female students could spend learning and excelling if they were given the information they needed to better understand and manage their symptoms!
Our 3 core topics
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Menstrual health
Menstrual health looks at the physical, mental and social wellbeing of students throughout the stages of the menstrual cycle.
In our menstrual health sessions we teach students:
what is normal / abnormal
Why period pain and irregular periods should not be ignored
where to seek help
the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle
how the menstrual cycle can affect concentration, mood and academic performance
how the menstrual cycle can impact energy levels and athletic performance
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Pelvic health
Pelvic health encompasses the functioning of the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs.
In our pelvic health sessions we teach students:
the anatomy and function of of the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs (vagina, uterus, ovaries etc)
healthy bladder and bowel habits
signs and symptoms of dysfunction of the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, reproductive organs
where to seek help
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Body Positivity
Body positivity is about teaching young women how to accept and love their bodies.
In our body positivity sessions we teach students about:
the unique female physiology
the physiological changes that occur during puberty
why looking after your body with exercise, good nutrition and rest is so important for the female body
the different body types and the advantages of each
Mode of Delivery
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We have written a bespoke syllabus aimed at students from years 5 through to year 12.
Our staged learning outcomes ensure all female students are equipped with age appropriate knowledge about the physiological changes and unique systems that occur in their bodies. It is written as a compliment and addition to the PDHPE syllabus.
Our syllabus consists of 4 stages:
stage 1: year 5-6
stage 2: year 7-8
stage 3: year 9-10
stage 4: year 11-12
Each stage is delivered over 6 hours. We recommend 4 x 1.5 hour sessions, but can tailor this based on your schools timetable.
If you would like a more detailed breakdown of our syllabus, please enquire below.
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We offer keynote seminars for schools that do not have the resources or time required to run our full syllabus.
These seminars are focussed around a particular topic, which may include:
The basics of menstrual health
Endometriosis
Body Positivity
The female athlete (working with your unique physiology)
The running time of these seminars can be tailored to the needs of your school.
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All of our sessions can easily be delivered virtually when required.
Sessions can be delivered via Zoom or Teams, and any additional workbooks / materials will be sent to the school in the lead up.
Do you want your students to feel energised, motivated and performing at their peak?
Send us an enquiry today!